1. Advanced Human Trafficking in the State of Texas
TCOLE Course #: 3271
Participant Handout
Hosted By
UNIT SEVEN
Bexar County Constable’s Office PCT#4
Constable Robert M. Blount

2. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Learning Objective 7.0: The participant will be able to explain Human Trafficking cases in Texas.
Learning Objective 7.1: The participant will be able to explain cited case overview of case number one.
Learning Objective 7.2: The participant will be able to explain cited case overview of case number two.
Learning Objective 7.3: The participant will be able to explain cited case overview of case number three.
Learning Objective 7.4: The participant will be able to explain known human trafficking corridors in Texas 2

3. 7.0 HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN TEXAS
Human trafficking cases evolve in the same fashion as any other investigation; a reactive response to a call for service or a proactive operation based on input that lacks anything other than the most general information. 3

4. 7.0 HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN TEXAS - Continued
Current cases illustrate the need to be __________ and look beyond the “common” charges and be willing to ask probing questions about motivation and circumstance.

5. 7.0 HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN TEXAS - Continued
By ____________ beyond the basic elements of the underlying crime, i.e. prostitution or a wage dispute, officers may find that the call is much broader than initially anticipated.
Case summaries illustrate the need to remain open to broader possibilities.

6. 7.1 HT CASE 1 SUMMARY Overview
AG CID investigators were assisting TABC on a bar check and discovered indicators of ongoing prostitution. Subjects were interviewed and 1 said she had been kidnapped from Mexico and forced to prostitute in the bar. She was 14 yoa when abducted and had a 14 mth old child; trafficker suspected of being the father. In all 20 beds on wood frames were located in 2 building adjoining the bar in a fenced area. Ten women in the bar were interviewed, 1 had documents.
Interviews revealed victim was not able to leave, did not have possession of child during day and did not have any documents. The victim needed a interpreter for the interview. Victim compelled to work to see child.

7. 7.1 HT CASE 1 SUMMARY Indicators and Response
HT Indicators:
No personal possessions in work space
Poor working conditions (20 beds in small space)
Did not speak English

8. 7.1 HT CASE 1 SUMMARY Indicators and Response
HT Indicators – Cont’d:
Working inside fenced area w/ limited access points
No documents for 9 of the 10 girls contacted

9. 7.1 CASE #1 Overview Initial Actions:
Got interpreter for interviews. Outside agencies contacted for support (ICE & DA).
NGO support contacted once needs identified.

10. 7.1 CASE #1 Overview Initial Actions – Cont’d:
Continued
Initial Actions – Cont’d:
Charges filed for underlying violations (Compelling Prostitution / Assault/FV).
Plans made for in-depth investigation of Trafficking in Persons charges.

11. DEFINE & PROCESS
Explain the key elements learned in cited case number 1, include Human Trafficking Indicators.
Process: 11

12. 7.2 HT CASE 2 SUMMARY Overview
OAG North Tex. HTTF received case as a victim outcry. The victim escaped, along with her 3 children after being held captive for over 2 - years.
The victims were smuggled into the US via Juarez. Once in the US the smugglers demanded more money making the victim call her family in Mexico. The family couldn’t pay & the victims were placed into forced labor at a house in El Paso. While at the residence, the victim & her daughter were forced to keep the house clean & were not paid for the work. The victim & her daughter were threatened if they told anyone about their situation. They escaped & are living in El Paso.
Two suspects were identified & charged with Trafficking of Persons. Both are suspected of being back in Mexico. Warrants are outstanding for their arrest.

13. 7.2 HT CASE 2 SUMMARY Indicators and Response Cont’d
HT Indicators:
Forced Labor vs. Bonded Labor
Labor performed without compensation
Threats of death
No documents
Limited contact with anyone outside of traffickers

14. 7.2 HT CASE 2 SUMMARY Indicators and Response - Continued
HT Indicators:
Forced to work without compensation
Forced Labor vs. Bonded Labor
No contract or notification of paying off a debt by working for any form of wages.

15. 7.2 HT CASE 2 SUMMARY Indicators and Response - Continued
HT Indicators – Cont’d:
Threats of Death
No documents
Limited contact with anyone outside of traffickers

16. 7.2 HT CASE 2 SUMMARY Indicators and Response
Initial Contact:
Victim escape & outcry.
Case demonstrates common tactics used by smugglers; case begins as smuggling then turns to extortion then into trafficking (forced labor).

17. 7.2 HT CASE 2 SUMMARY Indicators and Response Cont’d
Initial Actions: Interview of the victims & verification by follow up investigation resulted in case being filed & suspects being indicted 17

18. DEFINE & PROCESS
Explain the key elements learned in cited case number 2, include Human Trafficking Indicators.
Process: 18

19. 7.3 HT CASE 3 SUMMARY Indicators and Response
The case originated from a confidential informant (CI) who said young girls, approximately 15 years of age, were being prostituted via a call service. The CI provided a phone number to call to have the girls delivered and indicated to his contact he had friends who might be interested in sex. A surveillance and undercover operation was conducted which resulted in a trafficker being arrested and a victim being rescued

20. 7.3 HT CASE 3 SUMMARY Indicators and Response Cont’d
Initial Contact: Informant information substantiated by detailed investigation. Initial call occurred in July, 2006 and follow up began in December, Delay due to lack of detailed information initially by CI.

21. 7.3 HT CASE 3 SUMMARY Indicators and Response Cont’d
Initial Contact:
Once trafficker’s information confirmed investigation began in earnest.  

22. 7.3 HT CASE 3 SUMMARY Indicators and Response Cont’d
HT Indicators: Forced to perform sex against will Forced to turn money over to traffickers Unable to leave

23. 7.3 HT CASE 3 SUMMARY Indicators and Response Cont’d
Initial Actions:
This case illustrates the need for patience and collaboration.
The traffickers used cell phones and pre-arraigned meetings to limit their exposure to law enforcement.

24. 7.3 HT CASE 3 SUMMARY Indicators and Response Cont’d
Initial Actions- Cont’d:
The traffickers also attempted to limit their client base to only “immigrants” to preclude discovery.

25. 7.3 HT CASE 3 SUMMARY Indicators and Response Cont’d
Timeline:
Jul, 2006 CI calls to inform police of possible trafficking of young girls
Dec, 2006 Enough information gathered to begin investigation
Mar, 2007 Federal agencies join investigation
Apr, 2007 Suspect arrested and found to have “business” cards for girls in his possession,
Aug, 2007 Undercover operation conducted to arrest trafficker

26. DEFINE & PROCESS
Define 7.3: Explain the key elements learned in cited case number 3, include Human Trafficking Indicators.
Process: 26

27. 7.4 Trafficking Corridors in Texas
Trafficking Corridors in Texas follow the state and interstate highways system. Once the trafficker reaches a safe house or the trafficking location movement into the community results as the victim is moved into an isolated location to begin working

28. 7.4 Trafficking Corridors in Texas - Continued
Movement along the corridors allows the trafficker to blend in with the rest of the motoring public.
Human traffickers are subject to the same discovery probabilities as the narcotics traffickers if the Officer / Trooper / Deputy are aware of the possible human trafficking indicators and know what questions to ask.

29. 7.4 Trafficking Corridors in Texas
Trafficking Corridors follow the state & interstate highways system. Human traffickers are subject to the same discovery probabilities as the narcotics traffickers if the officer is aware of the possible human trafficking indicators and know what questions to ask.
7.4 Trafficking Corridors in Texas

31. Questions?

32. DEFINE & PROCESS
Define 7.4: Explain where the Human Trafficking Corridors are in Texas
Process:

33. DEFINE & PROCESS
Define 7.0: Explain the key points – elements for Human Trafficking Investigation
Process: 33

34. SOURCES
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HUMAN TRAFFICKING
TCOLE Course # 3271
All Course Sources and/or Resources are listed in your Participant Handout

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